Imagine crossing towering 400m dunes in a desert dotted with over 140 lakes. A couple of days away from it all, you will be in awe of majestic and primordial nature, bathed in utter silence.
4 days, 3 nights
From 4200 cny
1 Apr. 2022 - 31 Oct. 2022
Min,2 Max 12
Van/Jeep
Hotels
Be an adventurous traveler whether to enjoy a short or long break, to a destination where mass tourism has not reached yet!
Imagine crossing towering 400m dunes in a desert dotted with over 140 lakes. A couple of days away from it all, you will be in awe of majestic and primordial nature, bathed in utter silence.
This experience comes highly recommended. You’ll sleep in a tent on the sands, yurts by the lakeside, or in simple rooms. No words can describe this magnificent place. You’ll feel like you’re on the moon.
Travel is an emotional experience, cherishing new corners and venture into unknown landscapes. Respecting this and giving back to society has taken an important role in our endeavours in leaving only footprints and taking only memories. ATRAILS committed to improving the conditions of communities we encounter on our journeys whilst safeguarding and protecting nature and wildlife
Badan Jaran
Upon arrival at the train station or airport, in Zhangye, transfer to your hotel for a rest. Free time to visit the city local attractions, such as Sleeping Buddha (biggest in China)
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LOCAL 4 STAR HOTEL
After breakfast, transfer to Badain Jaran Desert (170km/2.5 hours), check-in to our accommodation. Soak up the dramatic natural landscapes of the vast Badain Desert. Badan spans 49,000 sq.km, making it China’s third largest desert. It is also home to some of the world’s highest dunes, with some towering over 500 meters. The highest dune, Bilutu, stands as the third highest dune in the world. The desert is also dotted with over 100 picturesque lakes, hence the name of Badan, which translates in Mongolian as ‘mysterious lakes.’ This afternoon, trekking around Badan Lake to nearby sand mountain. (About 2 hours)
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BADAN LAKE 3* LOCAL BEST
Today, continue your exploration in Badan Jaran desert. In the morning, go for a hiking to nearby sand dunes near Badan Lake (About 2 hours) Please kindly note: The Badan Jaran is managed by local scenic area, so if you don’t buy the Jeep tour, you are not allowed to hike in the center of desert. Can only hike or walk nearby Badan Lake. Optional: Full day/Half day Jeep Tours RMB3,200 per 4WD (Accommodate 4 persons at a time for each jeep) *The optional Jeep tour can take you into the center of the desert. If you want to hike in the center of the desert or see more landscapes in or around the desert, the 4WD is a must. Optional: Jeep tour to Heaven Lake 2 km away from Badan lake in the desert RMB 400 per 4WD (Accommodate 4 persons at a time for each jeep)
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BADAN LAKE 3* LOCAL BEST
In the morning, take some leisure time in the desert. Drive back to Zhangye. Optional Tours: Danxia Landform Geopark on a 45-minute, 39 km journey. This destination is home to incredible ‘rainbow mountains,’ layers of different colored sandstone and minerals that rise and fall like waves across the surreal landscape. The colorful rolling hills span about 300 sq-km and they are an incredible natural phenomenon formed over 24 million years. Admission: RMB75 per person. Late afternoon, transfer to airport for your ongoing flight
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The only hotel property inside the desert, offers simple rooms with private bath and stunning views over the desert
Few important details to frame the experience:
4 days, 3 nights
From 4200 cny
1 Apr. 2022 - 31 Oct. 2022
Min,2 Max 12
Van/Jeep
Hotels
All tours and services can be booked directly with our office in China
A TRAILS CHINA / DAOCHENG
Beijing Office
Suite 810, SunFlower Tower
#37 Maizidian Street Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, P.R. China
Tel: (86-10) 6515 9259
Fax: (86-10) 6515 9293
Email: info@atrails.cn
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Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
A delivery fee will be charged according to the distance traveled, if any train tickets are required to be delivered to clients’ hotel.
Full pre-payment by bank transfer is required 30 days before the commencement of services.
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Bank Name: Bank of China Beijing JianGuoMen Wai Sub-Branch
开 户 行:中国银行北京建国门外支行
Account Name:ATC TRAVEL SERVICES (BEIJING) LTD.
账 户 名:北京道成国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.:3259 6908 9747
账 号:3259 6908 9747
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账 户 名:北京千乘假期国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.:3211 6010 0100 1577 67
账号:3211 6010 0100 1577 67
Bank Name: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
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